SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2024 — VDURA, a leading innovator in AI and HPC (High-Performance Computing) data storage solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Velocity Partner Program. Led by VDURA’s Samantha Clarke and Brad Painter, this program underscores the Company’s commitment to accelerating growth and...

VDURA Introduces Velocity Partner Program to Strengthen AI and HPC Solutions Across Key Industries

Zapata AI, a leading provider of industrial-grade software for enterprise AI, has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the US Special Operations Command to enhance real-time intelligence and decision support for warfighters. The collaboration aims to empower USSOCOM’s Hyper-Enabled Operator and Force programs with state-of-the-art AI on the edge, enabling advanced situational awareness, real-time decision-making, and operational readiness in challenging environments.

Zapata AI to Enhance Real-Time Intelligence for US Warfighters

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2024-- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and WEAV3D Inc., an advanced manufacturing and materials startup, today announced Braskem’s and WEAV3D Inc.'s thermoplastic composite lattice technology, in partnership with the Clemson Composites Center at Clemson University, were named first place winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award’s Future of Lightweighting category. The award recognized the partnerships’ cost-effective lightweight solution to enhance the performance of PP for structural automotive applications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812821972/en/ Beltline Stiffener Photo Credit: WEAV3D

Braskem and WEAV3D® Win the Altair Enlighten 2024 Future of Lightweighting Award

Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to address future data transfer challenges anticipated with the rise of quantum computing. Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers...

Physicists Develop Next-Gen Optical Fibers for Future Quantum Data Transfer

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Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

Fulcrum IT Partners is acquiring Ohio-based cybersecurity firm Fortress SRM from MCPC for an undisclosed amount. Fulcrum IT, which has positioned itself as an emerging platform MSP in recent years, says it was attracted to Fortress’s reputation in cybersecurity. The deal also gives Fulcrum its own security operations center (SOC).

Platform Fulcrum IT Acquires Fortress SRM, Gains In-House SOC

As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by quantum computing’s potential, a new generation of learners is emerging, eager to grasp the fundamentals of this revolutionary technology. At the heart of this pursuit lies the development of quantum programming languages designed to simplify the complexities of quantum computing and make it accessible to a broader audience.

Quantum Programming Languages For Learners

AMSTERDAM & BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024-- L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in engineering, digital and R&D services, announced that it has signed a long-term framework agreement with Shell, one of the world’s largest energy companies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812466828/en/ LTTS to provide Integrated Engineering Design and Procurement Services for Shell’s global assets (Photo: Business Wire)

Shell Signs New Framework Agreement with L&T Technology Services

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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“When I think of my whole career in physics, this is the work that I think 10 to 20 years from now could change the world.”

MIT’s breakthrough transistor could be game-changer for electronics

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: Unlike combustion power plants that burn fuel, solid oxide fuel cells like Bloom's directly convert chemical energy into electricity using an electrochemical process. This improves efficience and minimizes emissions compared to conventional technologies like turbines and reciprocating engines. Bloom Energy has...

Hydrogen fuel cells from Bloom Energy hit 60% efficiency milestone

In the 1980s, Japan was the dominant player in the semiconductor market. But huge shifts in the way the chip supply chain operated eroded that leading-edge. Japan is now on a drive to revitalize its semiconductor industry. Tokyo has unlocked billions of dollars of subsidies for its chip companies. At...

Podcast: Japan's quest for the most powerful microchip leads semiconductor revival

Microsoft Corporation and Palantir Technologies have teamed to deliver artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community. The project will combine large language models operated under Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir’s AI Platforms suite for government and classified cloud environments. The integrated...

Microsoft, Palantir to Supply AI and Cloud Solutions for US Defense and Intelligence Community

Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has invested $2.2 billion in...

Finance & Investment US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience

In a crucial next step toward bringing real-time communications to its suite of cloud applications, Oracle today announced that it is incorporating AT&T IoT connectivity and network API's into its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This integration will enable Oracle's industry cloud application customers to connect and manage their IoT devices on the AT&T network all in one platform.

AT&T powers IoT for Oracle communications platform

Microsoft and Palantir have announced an expansion of their partnership, one focused on bringing secure cloud options to US national security missions. The two companies both have a long history of working on secure government services and environments. Microsoft, for example, gained Impact Level 6 certification in late 2019, the highest IT security certification the Pentagon provides. Impact Level 6 allows the company to store classified data in the cloud.

Microsoft & Palantir Partner To Deliver Secure Options For National Security Missions

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 13, 2024 — The New Zealand government has announced the purchase of a new NZ$20 million (approximately US$12.12 million) supercomputer. This next-generation system marks the fourth high-performance computer acquired by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) since its initial HPC investment in 1999.

New Zealand Invests in New Supercomputer for Advanced Climate and Weather Research

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Hyperion Research Announces a 36.7% Increase in the HPC/AI Market Size

AI has changed everything, including HPC. A recent HPCwire article discussed how AI-augmented HPC is creating a large paradigm shift in many aspects of the market...

Hyperion Research Announces a 36.7% Increase in the HPC/AI Market Size

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